Talk Show Baloney and Europe’s Future

Victor Grossman Berlin Bulletin
More strength left of the aisle could make a difference, and Europe’s future direction is indeed a weightier matter than talk show rudeness - and of a certainty it is not just baloney!

Oh Oh

Joel Pett - Lexington Herald Leader amuniversal.com

Coach

Gail Collins The New York Times

Keystone Pipeline - "Conflicts of Interest Make This a Sham"

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Three Takes
The fact that the Canadian government and the oil industry were reportedly briefed on today’s news before Congress was given the courtesy of a heads-up speaks volumes. It encourages the already widely held impression that the fix was in from the beginning. If the administration expects to avoid the lasting stink of having ignored every red flag in the book, it needs to explain itself.

Panic About World Deflation

Immanuel Wallerstein aljazeera
Fears over economic downturn suggest the need for a new global system

Abiyoyo

With Pete and children, it was always one young soul to another ... decade after decade. In this song, one young hero helps to defeat a giant that threatens the whole village. More Pete Seeger tribute here.

We Shall Overcome

Pete sings We Shall Overcome, in its powerful civil rights version. Here Pete talks with Tim Robbins on Pacifica Radio about the history of We Shall Overcome. More Pete Seeger tribute here.